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China, Canada: vive la différence

Sun., May 4, 2014

Re: Chairman Harper in control, Letter April 24

Chairman Harper in control, Letter April 24

Michael Cole writes: “Who are we to tell China what to do when our own Prime Minister Stephen Harper does much the same thing here in Canada?” (meaning the limiting of vocal freedoms of elected government officials in Canada).

The key difference between Canada and China on this issue is that you are able to criticize Chairman Harper in Canada. In China, any criticism of the Communist government would land you in jail, and your organs would probably be prepped for harvesting.

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